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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Latvia Greeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by Latvia Defense Minister Artis Pabriks after Austin’s arrival at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, Aug. 9, 2022.

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